Platforms for Supply Chain Software
Software consists of many different components: programmed code, databases, standard protocols, operating systems, interfaces, security, firewalls and much more. In order to manage these complex structures and allow them to interact, we combine them all into an overarching framework that connects everything: the platform.
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2 Software worlds, 1 goal
No matter what software strategy you are pursuing, we can provide you with solutions that match your processes, strategies and goals. That’s why our solution portfolio has the flexibility you need. Take a closer look at both of our software worlds and find out which one is best for you.
In software development and logistics, platforms continue to play an increasingly central role because more and more systems are interconnected with each other. However, all platforms are not alike. Depending on their function, architecture and market models, there are different types of platforms available.
Integration platform
Cloud platforms
Data platforms
Development platforms
Platforms are also important components in modern, digital ecosystems – especially in logistics where transparency, efficiency and innovation are the main drivers.
KiSoft as a supply chain management platform
Our supply chain management platform, KiSoft, offers a broad range of logistical functions: from machine control to storage and transport management, including analytics. This depth and breadth of functions, providing integration opportunities along the value chain and the modularity and expandability as well as the software ecosystem, make KiSoft more than just a software suite. It is more a logistics platform that connects processes, systems and partners with each other.
The SAP® by KNAPP ecosystem
Many companies around the globe rely on SAP® as their business software and want to keep this strategy consistent in their logistics. As an SAP® partner, KNAPP can help to implement the SAP® strategy for logistics seamlessly. The SAP® logistics platform comes with a high degree of modularity and in-depth integration into the overall SAP® ecosystem – whether SAP® EWM is being embedded in a system landscape using SAP®ERP/S/4HANA or SAP®TM. Here too, the functional depth and breadth, as well as the entire SAP® ecosystem, is an important platform characteristic.
Data platforms
Today, data is gold. Accessing high-quality data is important in order to set up further data-driven processes that are based on it. At the same time, ensuring the highest level of security with respect to data security, encryption and access management is required. This is why KNAPP offers a central data platform for KiSoft so that relevant information can be accessed and analyzed at any time.
Our data platforms offer you:
- Transparency across complex warehouse and supply chain processes
- Benchmarking between sites
- Early detection of trends and deviations
- Derivation of tactical and strategic measures
- Training models for machine learning or artificial intelligence
Do you have a question about how our platforms could provide you with optimal support?
Flexibility: in the cloud or on-premise?
Both KiSoft and SAP® EWM by KNAPP offer companies maximal flexibility in the choice of operation models. Both platforms can be run as classic on-premise systems in your own IT infrastructure or can be used from the cloud – it all depends on the strategic orientation, IT resources and the need to scale.
This hybrid provision allows you to modernize your logistics platforms in steps, without abruptly changing existing processes. At the same time, with cloud solutions you profit from scalability, update security and global availability.
Development platforms
Both KiSoft and SAP® offer a modular structure and the option of customized extensions. Whether it’s providing APIs (application programming interface) or open interfaces, when paired with modern development tools, a development platform arises that permits the highest quality of delivered software.
FAQs – The most important questions and answers about software platforms
KiSoft products are developed for the long-term use by KNAPP customers and are accordingly supported. SAP® products are subject to the SAP® product life cycle and are adapted to the needs of the customer by KNAPP.
Yes. It is possible to combine the functions or products of different supply chain platforms. The combination which makes the best sense for a customer solution is worked out together in detail for the project.
